Not all that helpful
This book had some great pictures and ideas, but little else. It kept saying that the "ideal" workshop was different for everybody. That was about the only REAL information it conveyed. I would have liked to see some concrete advice, some do's and don't, maybe even some plans for a really great workbench with notes on how to modify it for your situation. As a jumping-off place for brainstorming ideas, it was fine. As a real reference book, it was just not informative.
I returned it.
A rehash of old info - neither interesting nor compelling. Many other books on building your woodshop are considerably better.
Not for advanced woodworkers.
I can not recommend this book to any qualified woodworker. It contains little useful information. The author devotes a lot of space to safety and tools and even spends an entire chapter on workbenches, but the title promises info on designing and building a woodshop. Is this his version of bait and switch? Also, few woodworkers need to be told that a table saw needs space in front and behind for materail handling. And fewer still need to know that a good shop requires adaquate lighting and electrical. Most prospective buyers should get some other book. If you are an absolute novice, then there may be enough ideas here to justify the purchase price.
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